PT-2024-16742 · Unknown+3 · Ansible-Core+3
Published
2024-11-11
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Updated
2025-11-21
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CVE-2024-11079
CVSS v3.1
5.5
Medium
| Vector | AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Ansible-Core versions 2.x
Description
A flaw was found in Ansible-Core, allowing attackers to bypass unsafe content protections using the
hostvars object to reference and execute templated content. This issue can lead to arbitrary code execution if remote data or module outputs are improperly templated within playbooks.Recommendations
For Ansible-Core version 2.x, update to the latest version to mitigate risks.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of the
hostvars object to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Ensure your systems are updated to the latest versions to mitigate risks.
Apply the latest patches and updates to secure your systems.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.RCE
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Weakness Enumeration
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Affected Products
Ansible-Core
Astra Linux
Debian
Red Os